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![Pedestrian dies after being struck by South Ave. vehicle](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2017/05/South-Avenue.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Pedestrian dies after being struck by South Ave. vehicle
A 26-year-old woman died early Tuesday morning after being hit by a vehicle on South Avenue West in Missoula.
![Federal judge holds hearing on challenge to Montana drag performance bill](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/07/attachment-drag.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Federal judge holds hearing on challenge to Montana drag performance bill
Montana’s new state law restricting drag performances is currently on hold. On Monday, a federal judge heard testimony in Helena, as he considers whether to put a longer-term block on the law.
![Lawsuit challenging Montana charter school bill continues](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/09/attachment-Library.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lawsuit challenging Montana charter school bill continues
By the start of the 2024-25 school year, a pair of new laws call for new charter schools to be operating within the state – but one of those laws first faces a challenge in the courts.
![Montana counties challenging interpretation of state’s property tax laws](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/08/attachment-taxes.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana counties challenging interpretation of state’s property tax laws
The state assesses 101 mills on all property across Montana — 95 to equalize funding among school districts and six to support the Montana University System. Property taxes could rise sharply.
![Report: Glacier National Park tourism contributes $548M to local economy](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2020/08/Glacier-Kintla.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Report: Glacier National Park tourism contributes $548M to local economy
A report from the National Park Service (NPS) shows that approximately 2.9 million visitors to Glacier National Park in 2022 spent an estimated $368 million in communities near the park.
![Montana TikTok ban moves closer to federal court hearing](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/05/attachment-tiktok.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana TikTok ban moves closer to federal court hearing
Last month, plaintiffs — including TikTok and five Montana-based content creators who use the app — filed briefs seeking a preliminary injunction on the law, saying it’s an overbroad burden on free expression rights that will have immediate impacts.
![Waiting on Rosendale, GOP candidates in eastern district House race](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/05/attachment-Rosendale.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Waiting on Rosendale, GOP candidates in eastern district House race
There’s been speculation for weeks that Montana U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale might jump into the Republican race for U.S. Senate, and while he still hasn’t made an announcement, other Republicans are already interested in the eastern congressional district seat he may leave open.
![Report identifies 80 Montana bridges rated “structurally deficient”](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/08/attachment-bridges-transportation.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Report identifies 80 Montana bridges rated “structurally deficient”
For years, federal and state leaders have been talking about a backlog of needed maintenance on infrastructure – and while more investments are going into roads and bridges, a lot of work remains.
![NorthWestern Energy presents new Integrated Resource Plan](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/05/NorthWestern-Energy-scaled.jpg?w=980&q=75)
NorthWestern Energy presents new Integrated Resource Plan
Montana regulators are taking public input on a new plan from NorthWestern Energy, laying out how the utility plans to meet the state’s energy needs over the next 20 years.
![Montana Red Cross reacts to deadly Maui wildfires](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/08/attachment-Maui-fire.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana Red Cross reacts to deadly Maui wildfires
The response to help in Hawaii will no doubt be huge and organizations — including the Red Cross — are already there providing aid.